Assistant Director: Financial Management REF NO: FMTE 02/10/2026

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09) 

CENTRE : Bloemfontein 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate with a recognized National Diploma or a recognised Bachelor’s Degree /Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the Financial Management/Senior State Accounting environment, of which 3 years must be supervisory experience.
• Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and understanding on Human Resource Management legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Guidelines. Understanding of departmental policies and procedures, government financial systems, principles and practice of financial accounting. Understanding of framework for managing performance information.
• Knowledge of business strategy transaction and alignment. Problem solving and analysis. People diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Accountability and ethical conduct. A valid driver’s license. BAS experience. 

DUTIES :

• Cashier, banking service and electronic payments. Monitor and review the procedures for the collection and safekeeping of all monies and compliance with the relevant financial prescripts. Monitor and review the receipts and collection of monies to ensure that it is in accordance with the appropriate tariffs and properly recorder. Oversee that banking of monies is done in accordance with the prescribed processes.
• Oversee that bank reconciliations are performed and are correct. Oversee the verification of the validity and allocation of payments received via electronic transfers. Oversee the safeguarding of source documents and face value. Debt Management. Oversee the identification and accurate recording of debts owed to the Entity. Liaise with debtors to determine payback conditions and time span. Oversee the accurate allocation of monies received.
• Monitoring and reporting on revenue: Compile and ensure the distribution of monthly invoices and statements to all clients. Oversee and monitor income and review reconciliations. Oversee and undertake the development of corrective measures when required. Oversee and collate financial supporting information for planning purposes. Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
• Expenditure Management: Compensation of employees: Oversee the verification of the capturing of payroll transactions on the accounting system. Oversee the quality assure of all payroll transactions. Authorizes reimbursement transactions on the BAS accounting system. Oversee the reconciliation of transactions (interface) on the payroll (PERSAL) with the accounting system (BAS). Authorizes payments. Oversee verification of information for payroll certification.
• Goods and services: Oversee verification of source documents. Oversee the quality assurance and verification of transactions on BAS. Oversee the correct capturing of banking details on the accounting system. Oversee creditor reconciliation (ensure that service providers are paid timely and correctly).
• Reporting: Oversee the processing of information to determine expenditure. Review and analyse expenditure reports. Assist with the compilation of interim and annual financial statements of the entity. Ensure the safeguarding of all source documents.
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective financial accounting service including: General supervision of employees. Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervisors. Advise and lead supervisors with regard to all aspects of the work. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.